Albino Squirrel in Waukesha Wisconsin

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I found a Albino Squirrel in Waukesha Wisconsin running around a city river park. I stopped for a few photographs to share. After talking to a bystander at the park they said the squirrel was a local resident, one of two at the park. This squirrel is considered a Eastern Gray Squirrel, but an albino type.

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Albino Eastern Gray Squirrel

Scientific name: Sciurus carolinensis

Type: Mammal

Albino: Albinism, is a mutation on a gene that codes for pigmentation. Eyes are red in color on albino mammals.

Habitat: They prefer large areas of mature and dense woodlands.

Average life span in the wild: Adults can live to 6 years. Records that have been keep they may survive much longer.

Size: Bodies run 9.1″ to 11.8″ long plus the tail, tails averaging about 8″-10″ long.

Weight: 14-21 oz

Diet: Tree berries, buds, bark, nuts, acorns and seeds. They are also known to eat seeds at bird feeders and vegetables from gardens.

Range: Midwest to the eastern US and southeastern Canada.

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13 Responses to Albino Squirrel in Waukesha Wisconsin

  1. Tim says:
    September 24, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I have 2 Albino Squirrels That come to my feeding tray that’s against my kitchen window. One is still shy/cautious.The 2nd squirrel takes food from my hand.

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  2. Nelson Thulin says:
    May 10, 2020 at 10:50 am

    White squirrel in my back yard in Oconomowoc, WI

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  3. Anu says:
    July 22, 2020 at 10:16 am

    Seen one in Waukesha, in my neighbors backyard. Very cute. First time seeing white squirrel.

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  4. Brian Shields says:
    September 8, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    I just seen a white squirrel running through my backyard. Never seen one before.
    Cool looking creature.

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  5. Andrea Beilfuss says:
    October 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    I just saw a white squirrel in my backyard. Not a true albino, but called a white morph.

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  6. Clary Baez says:
    February 5, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    White squirrel in my home in Pulaski,WI

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  7. Taras Nahirniak says:
    July 23, 2021 at 10:29 am

    A white squirrel ran past my back door in Nashotah yesterday. I had never seen one before.

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  8. Carole says:
    November 29, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    Saw a white squirrel on Main just after where Milwaukee and Main split—
    11/28/22

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  9. Carole says:
    November 29, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    Sorry—post meant to include Main and Milwaukee in Delafield..

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  10. Carole says:
    November 30, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    A friend told us there was a pair of white squirrels that were often spotted by a Waukesha library.

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  11. Joe Konyn says:
    July 3, 2023 at 11:10 pm

    7/03/23.Saw a white squirrel today on Davidson Rd/Hillcrest Rd. Crossed in front of my vehicle. Got a few quick pics before it went up a spruce tree.

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  12. Justin says:
    February 21, 2024 at 11:59 am

    Just saw one on south Webster st Green Bay not far from Heritage Hill

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